 programme will provide the skills and knowledge needed to take your next professional step in your career. This course will help develop your understanding of these two exciting fields within the social sciences, and the contemporary practices used by psychology and sociology professionals.

Arden’s flexible study mode allows you to develop your professional knowledge around your existing commitments. This programme will equip you with a sound understanding of the relationship between these two exciting fields, and help take you closer to your career goals.

The full range of programmes offered by Arden features a strong focus on employability, practical skills, and career success. This programme has been designed to develop your understanding of different influences affecting society, and prepare you with the skills for a range of careers.

Study two core Social Science disciplines for a joint honours degree. Both Psychology and Sociology explore human behaviours – but at different levels. While Psychology focuses on individuals, Sociology looks at broader social issues that affect those individuals; such as poverty, inequality and social injustice. These are examined alongside societal factors such as government policy and globalisation. You get the chance to take the individual and the social together, to give you a balanced understanding of how society functions.

Skills for Interdisciplinary Study
Introduction to Social and Developmental Psychology
Introduction to Biological and Cognitive Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Medicalisation of the Self
Key Studies in Psychology



Research and Ethics in Action
Social Psychology
Personality and Intelligence
Abnormality & The Deviant Other
Cyber Communities & Social Networks
Protests, Mass Movements & Rebellion



Contemporary Developmental Psychology
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Consumer Society & The Commodification of Beings
Insecurity & Precariousness in the Globalised World
Research Planning & Project



Curriculum

To be eligible for this course you must normally have:

Two subjects at GCE A-Level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent; OR

Completed a recognised Access programme or equivalent.

For students whose prior learning was not taught in English: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent (no less than 5.5 in any element).

We positively encourage and consider applications from those able to demonstrate their motivation to study the programme. We will ask for your personal statement, along with your CV and references in support of your application.

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Social Sciences

Sociology

Social Work

Social Justice

Sustainability Studies

Social Sustainability Studies

Inequality Studies

Here at Arden University, we believe that everyone everywhere should have access to the higher education they deserve. Whether you already hold a post-secondary degree or are just beginning your journey into higher education, Arden has the tools and the passion to help provide you with a truly engaging and beneficial learning experience.

BA (Hons) Psychology and Sociology

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